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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1941

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£35,000,000 War Loan Meeting of Campaign Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 1

A meeting of the West Wyalong "Win the War" Rally Committee, which was formed earlier this week for the purpose of assisting in the…

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Further Petrol Restrictions Conserving Fuel in Case of War Emergency

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 8

Another cut in petrol rations for private [?]s is likely to operate from June 1, and other commercial users of petrol will probably find…

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"Feed the Men, Feed the Guns" Churchill's. Stirring Message £35,000,000 Australian War Loan

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 5

In a special message to Australia on the eve of launching of the Commonwealth £35,000,000 War and Works Loan, which was…

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Must Have Money To Finance War Effort West Wyalong Sets Ball Rolling Whirlwind Campaign in Bland Shire

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 3

West Wyalong and district will again play its part in the war effort, by co-operating with the Federal Government's £35,000,000 War Loan, and conducting a second "Win the War" Rally at the Masonic Hall on 10th May, at 8 p.m…

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Management of Soldiers' Farms Threatened Labor Shortage

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 5

Mr. A. W. Yeo, M.L.A., Minister for Lands, who is Chairman of the Soldiers' Farms Protection Committee, said to-day that the committee,…

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Tallimba Soldiers Stated to be Killed Rumor Cannot be Confirmed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 8

Although it was freely rumored in Tallim[?] and West Wyalong that two Tallimba soldiers had been killed in action or died of…

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India's War Gifts

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 3

India has contributed £2,000,000 as a free gift to the British war effort. Most of the money was subscribed to the Viceroy's War Purposes Fund…

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QUANDIALLA Anzac Day Services Benefit for A.I.F. Fund QUANDIALLA. Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 7

The Rev. H. McDonald conducted a service at the Bimbi District Memorial on Anzac Day, the organisation being carried out by Mr. C. Ison, of Bimbi…

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Withdrawal From Greece British Say 48,000 Out of 60,000 ESCAPED Killed And Wounded Number 3000 LONDON

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 1

ALTHOUGH the German authorities say that the withdrawal of British and Dominion troops from Greece was another Dunkirk, Mr. Churchill told the House of Commons yesterday that 40,000 of the 60,000 troops sent to assist the Greeks had…

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Returned Soldiers

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 8

The Minister for the Army (Mr. Spender) said last week that he had been considering ways and means of ensuring that soldiers returned from…

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CRUDE Military Department's Methods Of Notifying Soldiers' Relatives

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 2

As a result of a complaint made to the meeting of the Forbes branch of the Returned Soldiers' League on Monday night, it was…

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Returned Soldiers Meeting of Forbes League Defence Corps Again?

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 3

Forbes branch of the Returned Soldiers' League held its monthly meeting on Monday night, when a good attendance of members was…

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£5000 Subscription to Third War Loan

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 1

The firm Of John Meagher and Co. which has a branch of its departmental stores at West Wyalong, has subscribed £5000 to the Federal…

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To Help War Loan District Representatives Confer With West Wyalong Committee

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 3

A meeting of the Committee of the War Loan Rally, and delegates from other centres, was held at the Shire Chambers on Saturday nightf…

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Labor is Loyal Definite Reconstruction and War Policy Mr Grintell Assures Electors

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 2

"Don't let Mr. Bruxner, Mr. Evans, or any other fireeaters of the Country Party tell you that the Official Labor Party is disloyal, because this is false," said Mr. George Grintell, selected Official Labor candidate for Lachlan,…

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The War German Claims Regarding Prisoners Taken in the Balkan Campaign. Berlin

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 2

Hitler, in a speech to-day said by taking troops from North Africa, after the defeat of the Italians, Churchill made the biggest strategic mistake in history…

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Saved His Life. Grenfell Soldier Seeks Out Rescuer's Father. Mr. Forrest, Of Cowra Hears Of His Son's Action

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 4

One of Australia's wounded soldiers, a Grenfell lad who was badly wounded early in the Libyan campaign and who had his arm and side…

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Soldier Missing Believed Killed Private R. B. White

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 1

Private R. B. White, formerly of Tallimba, is listed in A.I.F. casualties as "Missing, believed to be killed, previously reported wounded."…

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Farewell to Soldiers To-night (Monday)

The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 May 1941 · page 1

Eight soldiers on leave will be tendered a farewell and presentation at the Soldiers' Club Rooms, to-night (Monday) at 8-30 o'clock. The public…

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Public Meeting Australia's War Loan

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 1

An important gathering is the rally to be held at the Town all on Friday in aid of Australia's£35,000,000 war and works…

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